Tuesday, June 11, 2013

RR Auctions Clyde Barrow Pants Swatch


A limited edition 1.25 x 1.25 swatch of blue wool trousers worn by Clyde Barrow at the time of his death on May 23, 1934. This particular swatch is uncommon as it features one of the belt loops. Swatch is affixed to an 11 x 8.5 certificate of authenticty, numbered 15/870, and is accompanied by a certificate signed by Clyde’s late sister, Marie Barrow, as well as by Charles Heard. In fine condition. Barrows trousers’ and shirt that he wore that day were kept in the Barrow family until Butterfield & Butterfield auctioned off the bullet riddled shirt in 1997. The trousers were cut into 870 swatches and affixed to certificates. RR Auction COA.

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